I'm soaking up everything on Drudge and WRH, etc. My industry has been 'depressed' 50-75% over the last 12 months or so. One of our major customers just inked a new labor agreement; production starts again next week. Members of my labor union were told we overwhelmingly voted FOR a contract that stipulates a substantial pay cut.

We can't find anyone who will admit voting for this ridiculous contract. My unionized profession has had an extremely poor track record on the non-union side. We're still working at the moment and largely keeping quiet about the 'stolen contract' due to the ominous developments.